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Trump on China: speak loudly and carry a tiny stick

Xi’s China is so far defying gravity. Despite its history of despotic autocratic party rule, Xi has managed to govern in a way that has promoted economic strength while projecting international resilience. Xi has kept his eye on the ball, while Trump has kept one eye on the mirror and the other on Fox News, […]

As the Improved #ACA Subsidies Expire, what will Rhode Island Citizens Pay?

Charles has taken on the task of telling people or warning people about the increasing ACA payments will be if the subsidies drop to 400% FPL from the present 600% FPL. If you remember former President Biden increased the subsidies allowing for people to maintain healthcare during the time when companies were furloughing employees during […]

What if ACA Subsidies are Not Extended in AZ?

As a former Michigan resident (now residing in another state), I know of Charles rather well having exchanged emails once and a while. I also read his commentary on ACA Signups. He is also a resident of Michigan when we were living there. If I did not have an answer on healthcare, I would go […]

Covid Infection Surge in Germany

r.j. sigmund: There were no updates to Covid data at the CDC again this week. This first article appears to be written in reference to the current infection surge in Germany and elsewhere; we went through that 2 or 3 months ago and are likely on the backside of it now. New coronavirus wave: “Frankenstein” variant spreading […]

“A Naked Demonstration of the Administration’s Hypocrisy and Incompetence”

Maybe this fits and maybe it does not. Every time I read about another trumpism, my mind goes back to what Welch said to McCarthy. “”Until this moment, Senator, I think I never really gauged your cruelty or your recklessness.” When McCarthy tried to continue his attack, Welch angrily interrupted, “Let us not assassinate this […]

Portland Oregon Doth Protest Too Much?

Portland Oregon Protests At times it is difficult to find something to smile about in a country ruled by a pres. who is visibly and verbally losing it. The people around him are taking advantage of his slowly losing his marbles. Joe Patrice at Above The Law portrayed a piece which can make one smile […]

What Does Medicaid Spend on Undocumented Immigrants?

Information like this is hard to come across. It does answer the issues of the impact of undocumented citizens and their impact upon healthcare in the United States. I did search for deeper detail. I am finding Medicaid information to be in withheld. This article is from MedPage. If you do not have access to […]

New Deal democrats Weekly Indicators for October 20 – 24

 – by New Deal democrat My “Weekly Indicators” post is up at Seeking Alpha. This is a good time for a reminder that very little of the high frequency data has been affected by the federal government shutdown, because almost all of it comes from the Fed or regional Feds, States, and private sources. That data continues […]